Empower Newsletter – September 2017
| Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Empower Newsletter. This month the focus is on continually looking for ways to get you what you want or where you want to be.
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‘there is always another way’
When you think you have done all you can there is always another way!
Say I placed a jar next to some pebbles and asked you to fill the jar as much as you possibly could! You would probably position the pebbles in the jar according to size and squeeze the smallest ones in the gaps and when you could no longer squeeze another one in you would probably be happy that you have done as much as you possibly could to fill the jar right?
But there is always another way!
Someone else may look at the jar, see all the gaps in between the pebbles and decide that they could use sand to fill it up more. Shaking the jar until the sand works its way to the bottom so more can be added until no more could possibly fit, surely you would be happy that you have done as much as you possibly could right?
But there is always another way!
The next person really thinking outside the norm decides there is more that can be done to fill the jar even further. They start slowly pouring water into the jar until it absorbs into all of the sand.
Sometimes we stop ourselves from getting what we want by thinking we have done everything we can, when in actual fact there is always another way! It is a choice to continue or to stop.
Here is another great example of finding a way to get what we want in relation to a career change. Say you would like to change careers but are only seeing the reduction in income whilst you study or build up your skills. After all you probably have a mortgage and a family to provide for. Instead of looking for all the reasons why it is too hard or why you can’t, start looking for ways you could make the change. By thinking outside the norm, you may realise you can do your studying par-time whilst you stay in your current role with your current income. You may even have the choice to move into a part-time role in your current job whilst you pursue your new passion.
It could even be a matter of getting outside of your comfort zone or asking others for advice. To let go of excuses and decide to start looking for ways and seeing opportunities around you that will get you want you ultimately want.
So next time you have a situation and decide you have done everything you can to solve it, remind yourself there is always another way.
Definition |
Another Way
Different or distinct from the one first considered; the same scene viewed from another angle.
Something to Ponder |
There is always another way to sort out different problems; sometimes all it takes is to look to resolve things in an alternative way. There are always two sides to everything, up as in down, out as inside, above so below. It is the same with all things in life, look to the other side of what is happening and you will find a different route to take. Never feel that you are stuck, use the opportunity to think outside of the box and suddenly you will see your way clear even if it is to do absolutely nothing and to let the moment pass.
Quotes of the Month |
‘There’s always a way through every challenge.
You need a heart full of commitment.
A lens focused on positivity.
And feet willing to travel unexplored paths.
Faith forward. You’ll get there.’
Karen Salmansohn
‘When all doors close, open the ceiling or dig a hole. There is always a way. Be resourceful.’
Kute Blackson
Affirmation Corner |
‘I always find a way!’
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August 25, 2017 5:09 pm
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